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SA53 FZC

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 127,009 miles on the clock, averaging 8,772 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SA53 FZC

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,009
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,772

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,009 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,728
Average per year8,772
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA53 FZC 18k45k73k100k127k '06'19'13

Check SA53 FZC

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage127,009 miles
Since last MOT+6,728 miles
PASS
Mileage120,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,281 miles
Since last MOT+5,110 miles
PASS
Mileage115,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,171 miles
Since last MOT+4,647 miles
PASS
Mileage110,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,524 miles
Since last MOT+6,061 miles
PASS
Mileage104,463 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,460 miles
Since last MOT+7,890 miles
PASS
Mileage96,570 miles
Since last MOT+5,079 miles
PASS
Mileage91,491 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,482 miles
Since last MOT+8,578 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,904 miles
Since last MOT+8,581 miles
PASS
Mileage74,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,323 miles
Since last MOT+3,070 miles
PASS
Mileage71,253 miles
Since last MOT+16,812 miles
PASS
Mileage54,441 miles
Since last MOT+23,935 miles
PASS
Mileage30,506 miles
Since last MOT+1,899 miles
PASS
Mileage28,607 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,607 miles
Since last MOT+10,581 miles
PASS
Mileage18,026 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 FZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SA53 FZC

What car is SA53 FZC?

SA53 FZC is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SA53 FZC?

The last recorded mileage for SA53 FZC was 127,009 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA53 FZC passed its MOT?

SA53 FZC has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 11 Mar 2019.

Is SA53 FZC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA53 FZC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SA53 FZC?

SA53 FZC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.